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Hi there! Yes, I am going to try to work my tool first and see what I can do before I try other options. It's been challenging to reign in the carbs but I'm doing so gradually.
You and I are in similar boats . I am currently awaiting insurance approval for the revision .I was nervous about the bypass too but ultimately decided it's the most effective , most foolproof out there .I can not risk doing the sleeve and having issues. Mentally , physically and financially I feel bypass is best for me . Good luck .
Hi,
I had the lap band in 2008. I never lost more than 30 pounds, starting at 220. Then I had terrible burning in my chest and had to have it unfilled. Gained it all back plus 20. Now I'm considering the bypass, mostly because of the GERD that could come with the sleeve. However, the bypass scares me to death. Also, I'm concerned about nutritional deficiencies in the long term.
If you are someone who has had a revision from lab band to RNY (preferably in one surgery as that's how my surgeon does it), I would like to hear how it went for you and why you chose that surgery and not the sleeve.
I would also love to hear from long term bypass people about their long term complications particularly related to nutritional deficiencies. Is there a way to avoid these?
Thanks so much everyone!
Hi Kelly,
I'm new to the forum (as a revision patient). I'm assuming you had the lap band? I have it too. I was also thinking of the bypass and wanted to know your reasoning for it. Also, is your surgeon doing the removal and revision in the same surgery. Mine is.
Hello all,
As of this week, I've gotten all my pre-work done and weightloss goals met. The next step is the final consultation with my surgeon and then everything will be submitted to insurance for review. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will go quickly and get APPROVED.
I was debating on which revision I was going to get but, after reading and researching options, I've decided that the best option for me is Bypass so that's what I'm going with.
Send positive thoughts my way as I wrap up this part of the journey and hopefully get approval and quickly.
Appreciate it!!!
Kelly
Thank you SO MUCH for your post. I really needed to see that revision can be a success.
Please accept congratulations for your weight loss. It's not easy for any of us and I know that even though we
need to do it, so many don't...but YOU did!! Keep keeping on!
Hi Michele,
How did your Apollo Overstitch revision surgery go? I am looking into having this procedure done. This is the
first post that I've read that is recent. I, like you was told the same thing from my surgeon about my RNY pouch/stoma from 2002. Finding out about the Apollo gives me so much hope. I could write the exact same
story as you, friend! I also was wondering about 6 months ago why I could eat more than I used to, and didn't feel the restriction anymore. I had the EGD done yesterday, my surgeon performed it and said that my
both openings of my pouch were stretched out quite a bit. I am also 53 y/o (told ya - same story :) ) I am
praying that your surgery went well and that you have some good news to share of your experience so far. I know it's only been a week, but maybe you have something to share...? :)
Thanks! Take care - Jan
